Things to do in Miyakojima
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako soba(noodles served in broth), or fresh fruit. Ice cream with a pinch of salt known as "yuki shio(snow salt)" does more than simply keep you cool.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, mesmerizing visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove, and can only be accessible by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Diverse and colorful fish
Snorkeling (浅滩潜水) is a must-try in Miyakojma. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their perfect spots.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is a diving mecca (圣地), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves and caverns. Even those without a diving license need not be held back. Dive shops and tour operators also offer beginners tours to explore Miyako Island's abundant underwater environment.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyakojima and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve (弧线). The length of the bridge can also be read as "san(3)go(5)no shi(4)ma," meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu Bridge and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike, two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
The Achievement Exhibition of the 13th "Taoli Cup" National Dancing Education Performance of China, the country's most recognized event for dance education, kicked off at the Beijing Dance Academy(北京舞蹈学院)on Thursday.
This year, it will focus on students' dance performances, teaching displays and dance forums(论坛). A variety of dance styles will be included, such as classical Chinese dance, ballet, contemporary dance and Chinese folk dance.
"Over the decades the Taoli Cup has attracted a lot of fans in the country and is known as the biggest and most important dancing event, which promotes dance education and young talent," says Ba Tu, Party secretary of the Beijing Dance Academy. "Some of the students who have participated in the past events have become top dancers in China. Some have become teachers. We will keep this tradition going on," he says.
One of the dancers is Wang Qimin, a principal dancer at the National Ballet of China. She participated in the Taoli Cup in 1997 and won the top prize in the youth group for ballet dancers.
"It was the first time that I had participated in a national competition, and I still remember how nervous I was. I am very grateful to my former teachers, who helped me with intensive training and my selection of dance pieces and costumes for the competition," recalls Wang.
She graduated from the academy in 1999 and started dancing with the National Ballet of China the same year. Wang danced as a soloist a year later. "The valuable experience with Taoli Cup also taught me how to prepare myself for the following international ballet competitions that I went to, not just physically but also psychologically," says Wang, who won a top prize at the Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2001.
The US tech giant Microsoft Corp and the leadership consulting firm DDI worked together on a new project on Thursday, with the goal of helping more than 1 million women in China improve their digital skills and embrace the digital future.
The Women Digital Future project came as reports show that women have been more negatively impacted by the COVID-19 than men, and an improvement in digital skills is expected to help them better deal with the bad results from it.
Microsoft said it will partner with a number of companies and organizations to help women in multiple ways, as COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation worldwide and women are faced with more challenges in both life and work.
Alain Crozier, chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China, said, "Microsoft has always placed a high value on the development of our female employees and strongly promoting the power of women to drive the world forward."
Mindy Yeh, managing director of Greater China, said the company's global survey shows that there are nearly double the number of female leaders at the top 20 percent of well-performing companies than in the bottom 20 percent. Moreover, they have clear advantages in terms of teamwork and interaction.
Cecilia Qi, general manager of GSK China, said, "Digital transformation is both an opportunity and a challenge for women. This is especially the case in the new era, which requires companies to provide women with more support to help them achieve better work-life balance and continue to gain success as they continue forward in their career. Success belongs to everyone, and I believe that, in the future, society will be more supportive of women and provide them with more equal career opportunities."
Studying in America presents you with unique opportunities to get involved in a community that pushes you to succeed. . These tips will help you make the most of the four years.
Participation in university programs helps you make new friends and establish a connection with your school. At the beginning of the school year, most universities will host an organization fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members. The event gives you an idea of each organization. .
. Joining professional student organizations that correspond with your professional interests is a great place to start. For example, professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings. Remember to be active and interested in your college years. It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.
Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located. Some organizations like Habitat for Humanity have opportunities throughout the country. Neighborhoods surrounding your university will also have individual needs and service opportunities that will benefit from your help. . It shows a new side of the place you'll call home for the next several years.
. But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it. If you have time, consider taking different trips, in which you can explore different cultures and meet new friends. Gradually, you'll find your vision broadened and life enriched.
A. College is the perfect time to learn and grow.
B. Having volunteer experience can advance your career.
C. Traveling overseas can be difficult during the school year.
D. Leaving off campus provides you the opportunity to make money.
E. Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.
F. By chatting with old club members, you can decide where you'll fit best.
G. To best prepare for your future, growing your professional network is essential.
One rainy afternoon I was sitting at home feeling so bored. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I wanted to meet people and have new 1 so I decided to start volunteering. I found a website where I could 2 on a farm in France.
Volunteering could provide so many opportunities to have 3 and share great stories. Working on a 4 was a new experience for me. It was basically a 5 holiday as food and accommodation were provided. However, it was not your 6 holiday as I had to look after fifteen horses! I soon discovered that I was a 7 farmer but it did not 8 because I made some great friends and also improved my French.
9 , you do not need to go abroad to volunteer. I have had plenty of volunteer experiences at home. For example, I love 10 , so I enjoyed myself waving my arms to conduct my local choir. At university, I organised a concert for charity. It was really fun finding bands and 11 money for a cause.
It is true that volunteering can give me a lot of fun and great stories to share, and there are also other 12 . I once volunteered as a steward (男服务员) at a charity sports event 13 the organisers gave me many cupcakes from an expensive London bakery to thank me for my 14 . I also volunteered in a clothes shop so I found loads of cheap but nice clothes to update my wardrobe (衣橱).
Volunteering is fun, and my 15 aspect of volunteering is creating and sharing funny stories. My terrible attempt at farming has given me funny stories to tell!
Nowadays, we (reach)a period when science and technology are highly developed. In 2016, a new App, Tik Tok, came into being, can help people share interesting things with others. , more and more teenagers are so crazy about Tik Tok that they are lost in it. There is no doubt that Tik Tok has a negative (affect)on our teenagers.
(lucky), the Chinese version of Tik Tok is introducing a "teenage mode" which will limit the amount of time children under age of 14 spend on the short-form video app 40 minutes a day. It's suggested that all Douyin users under 14 register for the app by using (they) real names. Besides, Douyin will also be unavailable to those teenagers between 10 p. m. and 6 a. m. to protect their physical and mental health.
Actually, (limit)teenagers` usage of Douyin will also push other Internet platforms with short video contents (take)similar measures.
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks (盯着他们).
One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn't until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali's running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start，but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided (碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.
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Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Filled with pleasure, Ali walked home quickly.
